October 2018 Newsletter

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

6:30pm Wednesday 21 November 2018
Wests Bulldogs Rugby Club
65 Sylvan Rd
Toowong 

The Meeting will be held on the first floor which is accessible by stairs and the lift.

The bar and dining will be available on the ground floor both before and after the meeting.

Parking is free

NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD

The following nominations for election to the Board were received:

As the number of nominations is sufficient to fill the available vacancies, a ballot will not be required.

Election of candidates will be confirmed at the Annual General Meeting.

Michele Bourke – Returning Officer

ANNUAL REPORT

The Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements have been mailed to members together with the Notice of the Annual General Meeting. If you do not receive your copy within the next week, please let us know at equiries@queenslandirsh.com

MEMBERSHIP CARDS

Membership cards have been produced and sent to members. If you have paid your membership and not received your card, please contact enquiries@queenslandirish.com.

QIA MERCHANDISE

We have a range of QIA merchandise that will be launched and on sale at the Annual General Meeting including –

Key Ring

Caps

T Shirts

FUTURE EVENTS

1.    TARA HALL DINING CLUB

All dinners are held at Hotel Pacific Brisbane 345 Wickham Terrace Spring Hill.

Time: 7.00pm – 10.30pm
Happy Hour: 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Dates:
Wed October 31th 2018.
Wed November 21th 2018.
Wed December 12th 2018,-Mix Nights  ( Partners Welcome )

NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS ARE MOST WELCOME

For bookings please contact Tony Pisani – Email : fartacus8@gmail.com or phone : 0468 969 148.

2.    TIGH GAELACH LADIES’ DINING CLUB –

The Tigh Gaelach Dining Club celebrate a long history of enjoying good food, wine, and wonderful company.  Our inaugural dinner was held in June 1987 and was organised by very active female members of the Queensland Irish Association.

We meet at 7:00 pm on the last Wednesday of the month between February and November at Mick O’Malleys Irish Pub, 171-209 Queen Street, Brisbane.  Our ladies enjoy pre-dinner champagne, an interesting and varied two course meal with wine, beer or soft drink throughout.  We have monthly raffles with great prizes.  Dinners cost $45 and membership is $5 per year.

NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS ARE MOST WELCOME

Bookings and enquiries can be made by contacting:

​Michelle Fitzpatrick, President on 0403 384 223 or mitchfitzpatrick@hotmail.com or

​Patsy Gerrard, Secretary on 3396 7320 or ptgerrard1@optusnet.com.au

Any bookings need to be made by Wednesday the week prior to our dinner.   When booking, please provide all names of those attending, a contact number and any specific dietary requirements.

We have a great committee who help support our members and they all work hard to make our evenings fun.  We’d love you to join us.

3.    ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

6:30 pm Wednesday 21 November 2018
Wests Bulldogs Rugby Club
65 Sylvan Rd
Toowong

Bar and dining available before and after the meeting

4.    SPEECHES FROM THE DOCK – Wednesday 28 November 2018

The Literature & History Sub-Committee have organised an event featuring speeches made by significant people in Irish history from the dock as they faced charges in court. Two of these people have a Queensland connection.

It will be held in the Banco Court of the Supreme Court of Queensland – Level 3 425 George St. Brisbane commencing at 5:30pm on Wednesday 28 November 2018.

Admission is Free and is by Ticket Only for security reasons.  Seating is limited so a maximum of 4 seats may be booked by any one person. If you book a ticket and are unable to attend, please log back in and use the Return Ticket Facility so someone else is able to use the ticket. See below for booking details.

5.    CHRISTMAS GATHERING

Date and Location – to be advised

QIA EVENTS – BOOKINGS & PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

The QIA can now accept payments for membership and events by credit card

Payments can be made in the following ways:

1.    Bank Transfer from your bank account to the QIA account

ANZ
BSB                         014 010
Account                   411572417

Please enter your name in the relevant space so that we are able to identify your payment

This is the preferred method of payment as the QIA is not charged any fee by the bank.

2.    By Credit Card through the QIA Web Site – www.queenslandirish.com

3.    By Cheque mailed to PO Box 12745 George St Brisbane 4003

Thank you for your continuing support of the Queensland Irish Association. We look forward to seeing you at future events.

Jeff Spender      President – Queensland Irish Association